Clash of the Gods: Season 1 (2009)

Reacquaint yourself with myths so powerful that they remain woven into the fabric of the present world, resonating with real-life relevance. Thousands of years ago, they were used to help frame the world of the ancients, and dictate the guidelines of their societies. Today, they are often the first stories we learn as children, iconic tales in which good and evil clash, and humanity and fantasy collide. But what is the reality behind these stories? From the epic tragedy of Medusa , Greek mythology's most infamous female fiend, to Hercules, its greatest action here, and Hades, master of the land of the dead and a god so feared no one would speak his name, explore these myths to actual historical events, as well as to events in the Bible and other cultures' mythologies, gaining important historical insight from renowned scholars in search of the truth behind the legends.


Seen it: Yes 60 mins 8/3/2009 1. Zeus
	Zeus' epic battles with Cronus, his father, for control of the universe is examined.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 8/10/2009 2. Hercules
	The tale of the strongest superhero in Greek mythology and his quest for redemption. To atone for committing a heinous crime, Hercules embarks on a series of impossible challenges known as the 12 Labors. Hercules endures as one of history's most influential demi-Gods, but recent archaeological discoveries suggest that mythology's strongest man may have been inspired by a real person.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 8/17/2009 3. Hades
	The myth of ancient Greece's most feared god, and those mortals who tried to cross his path. This episode takes us behind the veil of the ancient Greek belief in life after death. It is a chilling collection of tales about the god Hades and the underworld bearing his name, with eerie links to real world curses, ghosts, and secret cults.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 8/24/2009 4. Minotaur
	A half-bull, half-man freak of nature, the Minotaur is one of mythology's most terrifying monsters. A bizarre tale of bestiality, human sacrifice, and war, the myth of the Minotaur endures as a symbol of the beast inside all men. But archeological research has uncovered clues suggesting the Minotaur and its terrifying labyrinth were more than just symbols. They may have been inspired by a real place that still exists to this day.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 8/31/2009 5. Medusa
	The epic tragedy of Medusa, the most infamous female fiend in Greek mythology, whose look turned every living thing to stone. But what is the true story behind the myth? Find out this evil Gorgon's real world connection to human corpses, and learn what clues the night sky holds about the origins of the tale of Medusa.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/14/2009 6. Odysseus: Curse of the Sea
	In part 1 of 2, we take a look at Odysseus, whom Homer made famous in "The Odyssey," including his adventures in light of astronomical and geographical evidence which bases the story on accurate real events.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/21/2009 7. Odysseus: Warrior's Revenge
	Following the Trojan War, a heroic Greek makes a many-year journey home to reclaim his wife and kingdom in Homer's epic tale "The Odyssey."
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 9/28/2009 8. Beowulf
	The Norse saga of Beowulf and his battles with Grendel and other monsters.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 10/5/2009 9. Tolkien's Monsters
	About J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy and how real-life influenced it.
Seen it: Yes 60 mins 10/12/2009 10. Thor
	Able to wield thunder from his hammer, Thor was the most revered of the Norse gods, from fending humanity from the giants that brought calamity, to his pursuit of the Midgard Serpent. Though, his fate is told to sealed during Ragnarök, it is actually the invasion of Christianity that proves far more damning to this mighty god.

	Stan Bernard	Narrator
	Tate Steinsiek	Satyr
	Joseph Beddelem	Zeus
	Stanislav Adamickij	Thor
	Greg Ford	Hades
	Blair Jones	Theseus